F# Eleventh Guitar Arpeggio

F# Eleventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals

Notes: F#, C#, E, G#, B

Intervals: 1P, 5P, 7m, 9M, 11P

Formula: 7-WH-2W-WH

Number of notes: 5

Also known as: 11

The F# Eleventh arpeggio contains 5 notes (F#, C#, E, G#, B). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.

When to Use the F# Eleventh Arpeggio

Play the F# Eleventh arpeggio whenever a F# Eleventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.

Arpeggio vs. Scale

The F# Eleventh arpeggio uses 5 notes (F#, C#, E, G#, B) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.

How to Play F# Eleventh Arpeggio on Guitar

Root your F# Eleventh arpeggio at fret 2 on the 6th (low E), or alternatively at 9th fret on the A string. This 5-note arpeggio (F#, C#, E, G#, B) benefits from economy picking, combining sweep and alternate picking motions. Practice isolating two-string pairs to build coordination before linking the full shape.

The F# Eleventh arpeggio contains extended tones beyond the basic triad, adding harmonic color and sophistication. Use it over F#9, F#11, F#13 chords to outline richer voicings in jazz, fusion, and neo-soul contexts.

Practice Routine

Start by playing the F# Eleventh arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.

Guitar Tips

Try playing the F# Eleventh arpeggio on guitar by superimposing it over the corresponding F# major barre chord shape. This visual connection between chord and arpeggio helps you find arpeggio tones instantly during improvisation.

Related Resources

Explore F# Eleventh in Other Tunings

• F# Eleventh in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
• F# Eleventh in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
• F# Eleventh in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
• F# Eleventh in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
• F# Eleventh in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
• F# Eleventh in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
• F# Eleventh in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
• F# Eleventh in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
• F# Eleventh in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
• F# Eleventh in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
• F# Eleventh in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
• F# Eleventh in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
• F# Eleventh in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
• F# Eleventh in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)

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